New Publication: Association of Neighborhood Social Vulnerability With Reoperation After Operative Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures
FORE is proud to announce a new publication in Injury, an international journal dedicated to the treatment of trauma.
The study examines whether the social and economic conditions of the communities where parents live are linked to their likelihood of needing a second surgery after operative treatment for a fracture of the upper arm near the shoulder. Proximal humerus fractures are among the most common fractures in adults, particularly in older patients, and understanding what drives complications after surgery is key to improving recovery for every patient.
By looking beyond the operating room to factors such as income, housing, transportation, and access to resources, this research adds to a growing body of work on health equity in orthopaedics. Findings like these can help surgeons and care teams identify patients who may need additional support during recovery and guide efforts to make high-quality orthopaedic care more equitable.
Congratulations to authors! Eric Cohen, BS, Michael Kucharik, MD, Nicholos Bostrom, MD, Jose Rafael Garcia, MD, Andrew Bui, BS, David Boughanem, BS, Avinash Konapala, Ron Thomas, Kaitlyn Christmas, BS, Hassan Mir, MD, MBA, FACS, and Mark Frankle, MD
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